Customs Act 1901 - CEO Instrument of Approval No. 63 of 2005
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Customs Act 1901 – CEO Instrument of Approval No. 63 of 2005
as amended
made under section 4A and 71AAAF(1) of the
Customs Act 1901
This compilation was prepared on 26 April 2013
taking into account amendments up to Customs Act 1901 – Amendment of Approved Statement Instrument No. 5 of 2013 – Amendment of “SAC (Short Form)”
Prepared by the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA
I, LIONEL BARRIE WOODWARD, Chief Executive Officer of Customs, under to section 4A and 71AAAF(1) of the Customs Act 1901 (the Act), approve the attached “SAC (SHORT FORM)” as an approved statement for the purposes of making electronically a self-assessed clearance declaration where it is not communicated together with a cargo report.
This instrument commences on the day after it is registered.
Dated: 14 September 2005
LIONEL BARRIE WOODWARD
Chief Executive Officer of Customs
SAC (SHORT FORM)
Approved Statement - Customs Act 1901 - subsection 71AAAF(1)
<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="border-collapse:collapse"><thead><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000"><p style="margin-top:3pt; margin-bottom:3pt; text-align:center; font-size:11pt"><span style="font-weight:bold">Item No.</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000"><p style="margin-top:3pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:3pt; font-size:11pt"><span style="font-weight:bold">Short title</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000"><p style="margin-top:3pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:3pt; font-size:11pt"><span style="font-weight:bold">Information required</span></p></td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>1</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Are The Goods Prohibited Or Restricted Imports Or Do You Wish To Refer These Goods To Customs For Assessment Of Prohibited Or Restricted Status?</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:8.8pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Indicate whether the goods are prohibited or restricted imports or the person giving the declaration wishes to refer the goods to Customs for assessment of prohibited or restricted status.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>2</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Are The Goods Alcohol Or Tobacco Products?</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:8.8pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Indicate whether the goods are alcohol or tobacco products.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>3</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Do You Wish To Refer These Goods To AQIS?</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:8.8pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Indicate whether the person giving the declaration wishes to refer the goods to AQIS</span><span>.</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:37.35pt"><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>4</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Referral Reason Description</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:8.8pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>If the person making the declaration has indicated that the goods should be referred to Customs and/or AQIS – the reason why he or she believes that the goods require further assessment.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>5</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Branch Identifier</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:8.8pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>The six character alphanumeric identifier allocated by Customs that further identifies a branch within the company or body making the declaration.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>6</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Communicator Reference</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:8.8pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>The reference allocated by the person giving the declaration and used by him or her to identify the declaration.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>7</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Owner Reference</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:8.8pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>The identifier assigned by the owner to identify (and distinguish from others) the declaration and all subsequent amendments to the declaration.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>8</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Communicator Contact Phone Number</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:8.8pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>The telephone number of the person to be contacted in relation to this declaration.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>9</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Owner ABN</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:8.8pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>The Australian Business Number (ABN) of the owner of the goods.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>10</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Owner CAC</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:8.8pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>The Client Activity Centre identifier (if any) issued by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to the owner.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>11</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Owner CCID</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:8.8pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>If the owner does not have an ABN or does not want to use it – the identifier assigned by Customs to the owner.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>12</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Owner Name</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:8.8pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>The full name of the person who is the owner of the goods.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>13</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Owner Address</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:8.8pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>The address of the owner of the goods.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>14</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Delivery Name</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:8.8pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>The full name of the person, business or other entity to whom the goods are finally destined.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>15</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Delivery Address</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:8.8pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>The address identifying where the goods are finally destined.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>16</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Arrival Date</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:8.8pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Date of arrival of the ship or aircraft at the Australian port or airport at which the goods subject of the declaration are to be, or were, discharged.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>17</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Goods Description</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:8.8pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>A description of the goods sufficient for Customs to ascertain the correct classification of the goods.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>18</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Discharge</span><span> </span><span>Port</span><span> Code</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:8.8pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>The UN/LOCODE for the place where the first port or airport where goods will be, or were, unloaded is located.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>19</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Destination</span><span> </span><span>Port</span><span> Code</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:8.8pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>The UN/LOCODE of the place in </span><span>Australia</span><span> where the goods were, or will be, unloaded.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>20</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Mode Of Transport</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:8.8pt; margin-bottom:12pt"><span>The code indicating the mode of transport of the goods:</span></p><ul style="margin:0pt; padding-left:0pt"><li style="margin-top:12pt; margin-left:34.17pt; margin-bottom:12pt; padding-left:7.48pt; font-family:serif"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Air</span></li><li style="margin-top:12pt; margin-left:34.17pt; margin-bottom:6pt; padding-left:7.48pt; font-family:serif"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Sea</span></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" style="width:450.6pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-weight:bold">If the goods are to be, or were, imported by AIR – Items 21 to 22 are required.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>21</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Master</span><span> </span><span>Air</span><span> </span><span>Waybill</span><span> Number</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>The master air waybill number relating to the goods.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>22</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>House Air Waybill Number</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>The house air waybill number relating to the goods.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" style="width:450.6pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-weight:bold">If the goods are to be, or were, imported by SEA – Items 23 to 26 are required.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>23</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Voyage Number</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>The voyage number of the ship that is, or was, carrying the goods.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>24</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Vessel Identifier</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>The identifier of the ship that is, or was, carry the goods which is either:</span></p><ul style="margin:0pt; padding-left:0pt"><li style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:28.52pt; margin-bottom:6pt; padding-left:7.48pt; font-family:serif"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">The </span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Lloyd</span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">’s identification number of the vessel; or</span></li><li style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:28.52pt; margin-bottom:6pt; padding-left:7.48pt; font-family:serif"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">If the vessel does not have a </span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Lloyd</span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">’s identification number, the identification code allocated to the operator of the ship by Customs.</span></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>25</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Cargo Type</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:12pt"><span>Indicate whether the goods are containerised, non-containerised or bulk:</span></p><p style="margin-top:12pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:12pt"><span>B/B</span><span> </span><span>-</span><span> </span><span>Break Bulk</span></p><p style="margin-top:12pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:12pt"><span>BLK</span><span> </span><span>-</span><span> </span><span>Bulk</span></p><p style="margin-top:12pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:12pt"><span>FCL</span><span> </span><span>-</span><span> </span><span>Full Container Load</span></p><p style="margin-top:12pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:12pt"><span>FCX</span><span> </span><span>-</span><span> </span><span>Full Container Multiple House </span><span>Bill</span></p><p style="margin-top:12pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>LCL</span><span> </span><span>-</span><span> </span><span>Less Than Container Load</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>26</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Container Number</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>The unique identifier assigned by the marine industry to the container the goods are packed in.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" style="width:450.6pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-weight:bold">If the goods contain alcohol or tobacco Items 27 to 41 are required.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>27</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>EFT Payment Indicator</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Indicate whether the liability arising from the declaration is to be paid by electronic funds transfer.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>28</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Supplier Name</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>The full name of the company or individual that supplied the goods for export.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>29</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Origin Country Code</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:12pt"><span>The code for the country in which the goods were made, produced, manufactured, or otherwise originated, other than for preferential purposes, being:</span></p><p style="margin-top:12pt; margin-left:23.65pt; margin-bottom:12pt; text-indent:-18pt"><span><span>(a)</span></span><span style="font:7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span><span>the ISO Country Code for that country; or</span></p><p style="margin-top:12pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>(b) where there is no ISO Country code available for that country, another code for that country, as provided by Customs.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>30</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Valuation Date</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>The date of export of the goods from the place of export.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>31</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Header Amount ($AUD) Customs Value</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>The invoice value or the price paid for all goods covered by this declaration, in Australian dollars.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>32</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Header Amount ($AUD) Transport & Insurance</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>The total value of transport and/or insurance, if any, for the goods covered by this declaration, in Australian dollars.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>33</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Supplier Identifier</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>The alphanumeric code, as allocated by Customs that identifies the supplier of the goods.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>34</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Tariff Classification Number</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>The eight digit tariff classification, under which the goods are classified, as specified in Schedule 3 of the </span><span style="font-style:italic">Customs Tariff Act 1995.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>35</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Statistical Code</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>A two digit number that identifies the goods against the classification or at a more detailed level.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>36</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Customs Value Amount ($AUD)</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>The invoice value or the price paid for the line of goods, in Australian dollars.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>37</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>GST Exemption Code</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>If the goods are exempt from Goods and Services Tax – indicate which exemption applies to the goods.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>38</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>WET Exemption Code</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>If the goods are exempt from Wine Equalisation Tax (WET) – the code indicating which exemption applies to the goods.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>39</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>WET Quote Indicator</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>If the goods are wines and the owner has been approved for deferral – indicate whether the payment of WET is being deferred.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>40</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Quantity</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>For each line of goods if the Combined Australian Customs Tariff Nomenclature and Statistical Classification requires the quantity of the goods to be provided – the net quantity of the goods.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>41</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Quantity Unit</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>If a quantity is required under item 40 – the unit of quantity.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span>42</span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span>Consignment Reference</span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; border-bottom:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:12pt"><span>The reference assigned by a cargo reporter that, in combination with the House Air Way Bill (HAWB) number, identifies cargo of a particular consignment.</span></p><p style="margin-top:12pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:30.9pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; font-size:10.5pt"><span></span></p></td><td style="width:131.7pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span></span></p></td><td style="width:288pt; border-top:1.12pt groove #000000; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:5.65pt; margin-bottom:6pt"><span></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table>
In this approved statement:
ISO Country Code, in relation to a country, means the code for that country as set out in ISO 3166-1:1997 Codes for the representation of names of countries and their subdivisions – Part 1: Country codes (as published by the International Organization for Standardization, and as in force when this instrument commences);
UN/LOCODE, in relation to a place, means the code that applies to the place as published by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
Notes to the Customs Act 1901 – CEO Instrument of Approval No. 63 of 2005
Note 1
Note: The Customs Act 1901 – CEO Instrument of Approval No. 63 of 2005 (in force under section 4A and 71AAAF(1) of the Customs Act 1901) as shown in this compilation is amended as indicated in the Tables below.
Note: > Note: Table of Instruments
| Title | Date of FRLI registration | Date ofcommencement | Application, saving ortransitional provisions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customs Act 1901 – CEO Instrument of Approval No. 63 of 2005 | 20 Sept 2005 (see F2005L02755) | 21 Sept 2005 | — |
| Amendment of Approved Statement Instrument No. 5 of 2013 Amendment of “SAC (Short Form)” Customs Act 1901 | 1 Feb 2013 (see F2013L00139) | 3 Feb 2013 | — |
Note: > Note: Table of Amendments
<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-right:auto; margin-left:auto; border-collapse:collapse"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" style="width:405.7pt; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableOfAmendHead" style="margin-right:0pt"><span>ad. = added or inserted</span><span> </span><span>am. = amended</span><span> </span><span>rep. = repealed</span><span> </span><span>rs. = repealed and substituted</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:111.1pt; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableColHead"><span>Provision affected</span></p></td><td style="width:283.8pt; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableColHead"><span>How affected</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:111.1pt; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableOfAmend" style="margin-right:0pt; margin-bottom:3pt"><span style="font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif">Item No. 42</span><span style="width:66.88pt; text-indent:0pt; font-family:'Lucida Console', monospace; display:inline-block">............</span></p></td><td style="width:283.8pt; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableOfAmend" style="margin-right:0pt; margin-bottom:3pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">a</span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">d.</span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </span><span style="font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif">F2013</span><span style="font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif">L</span><span style="font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif">0</span><span style="font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif">0</span><span style="font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif">139</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table>